The first ARM ACT Women’s Network event was held in Canberra with about 15 attendees. Guest speaker was Professor Kim Rubenstein from the ANU. Kim talked about the need for an inclusive Constitution that was republican, multi-cultural and included our Indigenous peoples. She also expressed her enthusiasm for alternating gender for head of state as an expression of sharing power in the new Republic (this is also WfaAR’s policy). Her remarks received a very positive response and a lively debate followed on what tactics might successfully engage women in the Republic.
Woman for an Australian Republic, Adelaide Ironside, republican poet and artist 1831-1867
Self portrait 1855, Newcastle Art Gallery NSW
